The day started off cloudy and gray but eventually the sun broke through and warmed things up a bit. The high temperature for the day was only 36 degrees , but once the sun made an appearance it felt pretty nice if you could get out of the wind.
It's always nice to put a face to a name and Brian and I enjoyed finally getting the chance to fish together. With only two goals for the day , we were successful in accomplishing both of them. Enough fish were caught to make the day a success on that front and we never saw another soul on the river all day.
It's days like this , out on the river where the only company you're likely to meet is the family of eagles around the next bend , that make winter my favorite time of the year to get out. It won't be long before the next season arrives and the peace and solitude of the river will be replaced by the screams and paddle slapping carried out by throngs of enebriated canoers...oh what a joy!
In the meantime here's a few pics of what a wonderful place the same body of water is while those folks are still home on the couch inside their toasty warm houses.
"A little driving music to get the morning started"
"Self-Shuttle"
"Signs of the Season"
"On the Water"
A couple of the more respectable citizens we encountered"
"Taking a Break"
"The long ride home"
Great looking trip... enjoyed the report. thanks Doug.
ReplyDeleteThanks , glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteDamn!!! That looked like a ton of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteFor a last minute winter float it turned out pretty good. Any time spent on the water is a good day , a couple of fish and I'm golden!
DeleteIt did look like a lot of fun. Even for a guy who loves warm weather. Fried chicken, coleslaw and a PBR...oh yeah and fish.
ReplyDeleteYou live in the wrong state for someone who doesn't like the cold!!
DeleteThat right there is nutrition at it's finest , it's called the Trout Bum Diet.
good stuff man! I have a 14.5' Ultimate also, its been a great little boat.
ReplyDeleteCasey - Thanks...actually the native is a buddies , the fish cat is mine. I was pretty impressed with the fact that he could stand and fish out of that thing , I'd love to have something like that for sight fishing to local carps.
DeleteA+! Quiet waters, trout, brews and a fine stogie. Well worth the cold encounters!
ReplyDeletedoubletaper - I totally agree , the peace and solitude of a stream in the winter is worth every bit of cold you might have to endure.
DeleteLovely. Can't tell you how much I need something like this. Thanks for the vicarious experience.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim...I'm more than happy to help out , especially when it involves me going fishing!!
DeleteThe photo of the first brown offered so much color to a bleak, drab winter day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ride.
Glad to be able to repay the favor Alan. I do love those butter colored browns , not much any prettier...except maybe those brookies you're always playing with.
DeleteIt doesn't get much better than that right there! With this weekend's weather forecast you may have inspired me to head South as well, if it weren't for my recently started mma training regiment that is.
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott...gotta take advantage of this nice winter weather while we can ,it might turn on us any day now.
ReplyDeleteI was just saying to myself yesterday that I could use a second profession , mma fighter here I come!!
Wow! Looks like a great day on the water. Great fish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment , I always appreciate hearing what folks have to say.
DeleteIt is a beautiful river this time of year. Good friends and a few fish is pretty hard to beat!!